1. the legal proceedings of charging someone with a crime and trying to prove their guilt in court
Usage: plural form of prosecution
2. the lawyers or officials who bring criminal charges against defendants
Usage: plural form of prosecution; refers to the prosecuting side

Examples

• The district attorney’s office handled over 500 prosecutions last year.
• Several high-profile prosecutions made headlines this month.
• The prosecutions in both cases presented compelling evidence.
• Federal prosecutions often involve complex financial crimes.
• The judge dismissed three prosecutions due to lack of evidence.
• Successful prosecutions require thorough investigation and preparation.